Another thought is when you download the programs to a stick rename teh file and when you install it rename the default folder it is installing into as some malware recognise these names and block access.

Re: FBI MoneyPak Scam - Removing Virus

· ...from one of the lead developers of MalwareBytes (Bruce Harrison) :...As far as why MBAMis very good at dealing with this type of infection, that is simple.MBAM is designed to be very good at dealing with malware that the AVs seem tobe having problems with. I do not spend my time making MBAM detect millions of infections that any decent AV already detects as MBAM is DESIGNED to work alongside antivirus software, not replace it. A huge chunk of the research that goes into MBAM revolves around what we see making it into HJT threads as the vast majority of these threads involve antivirus software that was in some waybypassed....Lets settle this now and avoid any further misinformation. MBAM is now a very good backup to any antivirus software and will only get better in the future.MBAM will NEVER add antivirus abilities to itscore app and is always advised to be used WITH antivirus software. We actually get this question a lot in the forums and I assure you that we always say :

"No, MBAM can't replace your existing antivirus software and is not designed to."

That said it would be nice if Mcafee picked up all there scams but it does not . This is common with the front line AVs so I hear.

Maybe stinger will detect it they ,the developers, seem to add this type of detection into it. Remember the malware developers change these things regularly so the general AV is playing catch up.

Re: FBI MoneyPak Scam - Removing Virus

I am like the guy earlier. I got the FBI thing and it will not allow me to boot in safe mode at all. With networking or not. With networking it tries to connect to the net and pull up the message. Does same thing without networking but has a web page that says no connection. I cannot get to the safemode screen.

I noticed when I got it a small window came up on the monitor with what looked like a java script. It ran very quickly and then went to the FBI warning page.

I can't get in at all.

I assume I can remove the hard drive and set it up as slave is there any other option open?

I am like the guy earlier. I got the FBI thing and it will not allow me to boot in safe mode at all. With networking or not. With networking it tries to connect to the net and pull up the message. Does same thing without networking but has a web page that says no connection. I cannot get to the safemode screen.

I noticed when I got it a small window came up on the monitor with what looked like a java script. It ran very quickly and then went to the FBI warning page.

I can't get in at all.

I assume I can remove the hard drive and set it up as slave is there any other option open?

Re: FBI MoneyPak Scam - Removing Virus

I obtained McAfee through my Internet providerCOX communications. The package is labeled COX McAfee SecuritySuite. The word "Suite" gives the impression that no otherproduct is needed. In addition please have a look at the description ofthe COX/McAfee Suite. To a non-developer like me it seems to suggestspyware and malware should be handled.

· ...from one of the lead developers of MalwareBytes (Bruce Harrison) :...As far as why MBAMis very good at dealing with this type of infection, that is simple.MBAM is designed to be very good at dealing with malware that the AVs seem tobe having problems with. I do not spend my time making MBAM detect millions of infections that any decent AV already detects as MBAM is DESIGNED to work alongside antivirus software, not replace it. A huge chunk of the research that goes into MBAM revolves around what we see making it into HJT threads as the vast majority of these threads involve antivirus software that was in some waybypassed....Lets settle this now and avoid any further misinformation. MBAM is now a very good backup to any antivirus software and will only get better in the future.MBAM will NEVER add antivirus abilities to itscore app and is always advised to be used WITH antivirus software. We actually get this question a lot in the forums and I assure you that we always say :

"No, MBAM can't replace your existing antivirus software and is not designed to."

That said it would be nice if Mcafee picked up all there scams but it does not . This is common with the front line AVs so I hear.

Maybe stinger will detect it they ,the developers, seem to add this type of detection into it. Remember the malware developers change these things regularly so the general AV is playing catch up.

Re: FBI MoneyPak Scam - Removing Virus

First, I already removed FBIMoneyPak Scam using a product other than McAfee. (Malwarebytes)

From the posts here McAfee should have been aware of this virus back in July. Of course your explanation that these viruses can change daily is near impossible to dispute. There is no way I can tell whether or not the virus I got a few days ago was exactly the same as the one posted here in July. One thing for sure is that the screen that appeared upon blocking was identical to the one that appeared in July to another McAfee customer.

I run a business from my pc and can't afford to have it down.

My plan will be to scan with Norton and McAfee at least for now. I will also keep Malwarebyte looking for these items as well.